Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 122, Issue 11, 46-48
Copyright © 1991 by American Dental Association
Saliva and salivary gland alterations in HIV infection
PC Fox
Investigations Section, NIDR, NIH, Bethesda, Md 20892.
HIV-1 infection may involve saliva and the salivary glands. The virus may be recovered from the mouth and anti-viral antibodies are found in saliva. Salivary dysfunction after infection ranges from xerostomia to a Sjogren's syndrome-like condition with persistent glandular enlargement and marked secretory hypofunction.